EU urged to exempt UK from car rules that could be worst Brexit impact yet
EU car industry urges exemption for UK from 'made in Europe' rules that could shut out British manufacturers, calling it a potential own goal.
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Trump Picks Hospitality Exec With Yosemite Trademark Past For Park Service
Trump nominates Scott Socha, a hospitality exec whose company sued over Yosemite trademark, to lead National Park Service, sparking conservationist criticism.
New Wood-Burning Stoves to Carry Cigarette-Style Health Warnings
UK plans health warnings on new wood-burning stoves and wood fuel, cut smoke limits by 80%, but critics say measures don't address existing stoves.
LAFD Foundation Paid Celebrity PR Firm $65,000 After Palisades Fire
LAFD Foundation paid $65,000 to celebrity PR firm Lede Company after Palisades fire amid criticism over disaster response.
Water-Related Violence Nearly Doubles Globally Since 2022, Experts Warn
Water-related violence nearly doubled from 2022 to 2024, with 419 incidents recorded. Experts cite climate crisis, corruption, and infrastructure issues as key drivers.
EPA Allows Higher Ethanol Fuel to Lower Gas Prices
EPA temporarily allows E15 ethanol fuel sales to lower gas prices, but experts question effectiveness and warn of health and food cost impacts.
Channel 4 Drama Calls For Water Industry Nationalisation
Channel 4 drama highlights water industry failures and calls for nationalisation after a child's death from sewage pollution.
Greens And Coalition Scolded Over Nature Laws Opposition
Graeme Samuel scolds Coalition and Greens for opposing new nature laws, urging support to avoid further delays in environmental reforms.
PFAS Crisis Leaves Private Well Owners Stranded
USGS study finds PFAS in 20% of private wells and 60% of public wells across 16 eastern US states, raising health concerns for millions.
Labour's Bridget Phillipson Pledges Childcare Revolution
Labour's Bridget Phillipson vows to overhaul England's childcare system, criticising 'extortionate' costs and 'broken' free hours model.
Scotland Becomes First UK Country to Legalise Water Cremation
Scotland legalises water cremation (hydrolysis), a UK first, offering an eco-friendly alternative to burial and traditional cremation.
Elderly Innkeeper's Radiation Surveys Help Revive Fukushima Town 15 Years After Disaster
Tomoko Kobayashi, 15 years after Fukushima disaster, uses radiation surveys to revive Odaka town, with only a third of residents returned.
Ukraine's Fortress Belt: Key Defensive Line Under Assault
Ukraine's fortress belt of five towns and cities forms a strategic defensive line in the Donbas, where anti-drone nets and constant attacks define daily life for soldiers and civilians.
Labor's Gambling Crackdown Faces Broad Criticism
Almost no one is happy with Labor's gambling ad reforms, which fall short of the Murphy report's recommendations. Crossbenchers, Liberals, and Labor's own base demand tougher action as gambling losses top $31.5bn annually.
Scotland's violence reduction model comes to Victoria
Victoria's new violence reduction unit, inspired by Scotland's successful public health approach, faces an uncertain future as the state election approaches amid punitive rhetoric.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Removed National Park Signs
US judge orders Trump administration to restore removed national park signs on climate, slavery, and Indigenous history within 21 days.
UN Tax Talks: Fossil Fuel Giants Face Climate Damage Payments
UN tax talks may force fossil fuel firms to pay for climate damage and impose a global wealth tax on the ultra-rich.
LA School Superintendent Placed on Leave After FBI Raids
LA school board places Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on paid leave after FBI raids linked to defunct tech firm AllHere; interim appointed.
Corteva Halts Production of Controversial Herbicide Enlist Duo
Corteva stops producing Enlist Duo herbicide, a mix of Agent Orange ingredient and glyphosate, after legal battles and public pressure.
Real Madrid Faces Trial Over Stadium Concert Noise Pollution
Real Madrid could face trial over noise pollution from concerts at Bernabéu stadium, after a judge indicted the club's CEO and subsidiary.
PIP Mobility Review to Impact Blue Badge and Motability Users
The DWP confirms the Timms Review will assess PIP mobility and daily living components by autumn 2026, potentially affecting 815,000 Motability customers and 3 million Blue Badge holders.
UK Breached Law Over Bee-Killing Pesticide, Watchdog Says
The Office for Environmental Protection found Defra failed to comply with environmental law four times when granting emergency authorisation for the banned neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB in 2023 and 2024.
East Ayrshire Council: Permission Needed for Bonfires, Fireworks
Community groups must now seek permission from East Ayrshire Council to hold bonfire or fireworks events on council land, aiming to improve safety and reduce disruption, with officials denying the move is a 'killjoy'.
Fire at Aberthaw Power Station Prompts Safety Warning
A large fire broke out at the former Aberthaw Power Station in Barry, South Wales. Eight fire engines are on scene, and residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
50 Years of US Death Penalty: A Fantasy of Fairness Exposed
On the 50th anniversary of the US death penalty's rebirth, Austin Sarat argues the Supreme Court's 1976 'guided discretion' formula was a fantasy, as arbitrariness and discrimination persist.
UK Holidaymakers Face £5,000 Fine for EU Snack Imports
Travellers returning to the UK from EU countries risk fines up to £5,000 for bringing meat, dairy, or sandwiches, due to foot and mouth disease restrictions.
Coalition Demands Environment Bill Split In Parliament Fight
Coalition pushes to split environment bill, prioritising fast-track projects over nature protections, ahead of parliamentary debate.
Nationals Vote to Abandon Net Zero Target Amid Coalition Tensions
Nationals members vote to abandon net zero target, setting up formal partyroom decision amid Coalition tensions.
Nepal Scraps Everest Waste Deposit Scheme After Failure
Nepal ends Everest waste deposit scheme after it failed to reduce rubbish; plans non-refundable clean-up fee.
Cambridgeshire Council Removes England Flags from Lampposts
Cambridgeshire County Council leader Lucy Nethsingha says flags attached without permission to lampposts will be taken down, citing safety risks. The move follows similar actions by Oxfordshire, Shropshire, and Blackpool councils amid debate over patrioti
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